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SSG: Regarding Luke Jedi in his Death Star 2 look, the only basic figure of this is from 5 years ago, is preposed, has an action gimmick with floppy arms, and a likeness somewhere between "caveman" and "Harpo Marx". That despite Luke DS2 being the only OT main character figure in the last Fans' Choice poll's top 25 - 10 of the 14 figures above him are made or confirmed, as well as 4 of the 9 figures beneath. Hasbro's past answer on this matter was "theming issues, it may be a while, hang in there," yet since the 2003 DS2 Luke figure there have been 7 ROTJ waves and 2 Vintage-style lines with ROTJ figures; as well as 4 more Luke Jedi with Jabba's Palace outfits and Toy Fair has shown yet another ROTJ wave, this time with a Jabba's Palace-styled Luke Jedi from a deleted scene; and the previous new Luke Jedi figure could have fit the bill with its removable vest and outer belt yet was designed specifically against making it into DS2 Luke. Fans want Luke DS2, most of the other Fans' Choice poll results have been made or confirmed, Hasbro's had several opportunities, now we have sandstorm Luke coming - a deleted scene figure - over Luke DS2 which is baffling. So what's the full story here, why no Luke Jedi DS2 yet again? When can collectors finally get the last main OT character's significant costume yet to be done as an action figure?

Hasbro: We chose the deleted Sandstorm theme to bind several core characters together. We had long planned to do both versions, but the Sandstorm scene came first in rotation because of our desire for the new Han and Chewie, so a new Death Star II Luke was slotted into the next Episode VI wave. We are pleased to announce that if our schedule holds, you will see the next Episode VI wave in late Spring 2009.

Okay, now that this thread is about the entire wave, here's my idea of a perfect ROTJ wave (and Luke). I'd like to see a mix of Jabba's Palace/Endor, and hopefully we'll also finally get an Ackbar resculpt.

Here's the wave I'd like to see. No obscure aliens for me since we're getting some in Legacy Wave 1.

1. Admiral Ackbar - SA with either tech equipment or part of his big ass chair2. Slave Leia - SA with chain3. Wicket - near SA resculpt (similar to the 30AC Ewoks)4. The Emperor - Evolutions with new neutral expression head w/ cane and force lightning hands; don't call him Palpatine either5. Admiral Piett - resculpt; give it Jerjerrod articulation with ball jointed knees/ankles and I'll be happy6. Emperor's Royal Guard - ROTS rerelease with staff instead of rifle; maybe give him a removable helmet and unique headsculpt?7. Mon Mothma - I think it's about time for a new ROTJ version8. and Luke, which will apparently be SA; I'd give him handcuffs too

And there's my idea of a 'perfect' ROTJ wave. I know a lot of people would differ in opinion but this is something I'd like to see since it covers a lot of characters we haven't seen on shelves since 1997.

Sticking with the 8 figure wave theme, here are my wants for this wave:

SA Gamorrean GuardSA Luke (of course)SA Admiral Piett w/removable hat (really I'd like this to be an SA Imperial officer of varying ranks. Lt.; Cmdr.; Capt.; Admiral-This can easily be acheived by having a small hole where the rank "pips" go, then during a running change, the factory workers can just glue in the new rank pin into the hole. With a running head swap as well, this could garner us plenty of different Imperial officers of varying rank.SA Rebel General-first start with Lando, have him come with his signature cape, then for a running change switch to Madine sans cape, then a couple of the other generals in the scene. All four would share the same card and all four faces would be on the card. So Hasbro would save money in printing there as well.SA AT-ST driver with removable helmet, blaster and standard Imperial cap (so we can choose to make him a scanning crew member if we like)SA Endor Rebel soldier. I didn't like the previous one too much due to lack of articulation.Scout trooper with Rebel old guys head, removable helmet (not this visor crap for the old guy!)SA Weequay or Nikto or Barada skiff guard

That's a fair mix of Jabba's palace, Rebels, Imperials. It has one main character in Luke, and if you count the running changes, then Lando and to a lesser degree Madine.

-Sal

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This is great news. I really hope that this is the "end all, be all" Luke that we've been waiting for. There's actually quite a few figures (and resculpts) that I'd like to see from ROTJ - and everyone here has great suggestions. Going by the rumors/confirmations of both Luke and the Slave Leia - here's a wave I'd like to see:

Cool lists but we all know another Vader will have to be thrown into the mix with a Jedi Duel Luke. I would guess the Emperor as well. If they do I hope they add a throne chair for him. Sim Aloo would be a great addition as well.

Love to see the Wicket/Paploo requests. That's a no-brainer; both are small stature and would be perfect as a 2-pack. Give them articulation like the recent ewok set, and BAM! Also, I NEED a B-Wing pilot, red, and human.